2023 | United States | Documentary,Short

Expanding Sanctuary

  • Spanish, English English 20 mins
  • Director | Kristal Sotomayor
  • Writer | Kristal Sotomayor, Maria Luisa Santos, and Priscilla Gonzalez Sainz
  • Producer | Kristal Sotomayor

STATUS: Completed

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Immigrant mother Linda Hernandez emerges as a community leader during the historic campaign to end the sharing of the Philadelphia police database with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Expanding Sanctuary tells a rarely told story about a Latinx immigrant community’s successful journey to change legislation and protect families.

Immigrant Latinx Women Philadelphia Police Database Immigration Customs Enforcement Community Leader Historic Campaign Journey Family